The album features RuPaul's frequent collaborators, Michelle Visage and Big Freedia, as well as Markaholic, Ellis Miah, Todrick Hall and Siedah Garrett.

[2] A picture of RuPaul, Ellis Miah and Siedah Garrett recording "Brand New Year" in the studio was also posted to his Twitter account the same day.

The lyrics throughout Slay Belles focus on being more heartfelt and meaningful than the comedic themes featured in his 1997 Christmas album.

The album also sees RuPaul return to a pop/dance-pop sound after focusing on more electronic and recently house music on Born Naked (2014) and Realness (2015).

The show and videos featured guest appearances from Big Freedia, Todrick Hall, Michelle Visage, Siedah Garrett and the Pit Crew & contestants from RuPaul's Drag Race.